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Mathews

♂ Boy

Pronounced MATH-yooz /ˈmæθ.juːz/Medium

Meaning: A surname form of Matthew ('son of Matthew'), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' Carried into first-name use as a warm, familiar surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname form of Matthew: Mathews means 'gift of God' (said 'MATH-yooz'). Warm and familiar.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA surname form of Matthew ('son of Matthew'), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' Carried into first-name use as a warm, familiar surname pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#10506 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 452

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mathews is a surname built from Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' As a first name it reads warm and familiar — rare in the U.S. (said 'MATH-yooz').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and warm.

Did you know? Mathews is a surname form of Matthew — 'son of Matthew,' from the Hebrew for 'gift of God' — worn today as a warm, familiar given name (said 'MATH-yooz').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mathews — surname form of Matthew; 'gift of God'

Variations

MatthewsMathewMatthew

Nicknames

MattMatty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mathews mean?

Mathews is a surname form of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Mathews?

It's said MATH-yooz /ˈmæθ.juːz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mathews a boy or girl name?

Mathews is a boy's name.

How popular is Mathews?

Mathews is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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